Power to make and retain copies

11A

1

This paragraph applies where the examining officer is a constable.

2

The examining officer may copy anything which—

a

is given to the examining officer in accordance with paragraph 5,

b

is searched or found on a search under paragraph 8, or

c

is examined under paragraph 9.

3

The copy may be retained—

a

for so long as is necessary for the purpose of determining whether a person falls within section 40(1)(b),

b

while the examining officer believes that it may be needed for use as evidence in criminal proceedings, or

c

while the examining officer believes that it may be needed in connection with a decision by the Secretary of State whether to make a deportation order under the Immigration Act 1971.